Tagged: #FinancialAid

Here at Moon Prep, we want to make sure our students hear about the biggest news-worthy items in the admissions world as soon as possible. We especially want to share breaking news that directly affects how our underclassmen may be…

This year, more students than ever before are looking into the idea of a gap year. Traditionally, gap years have been utilized as a time for students to gain world experience before entering their college path. Gap years are not…

I know that it’s easy to feel completely unprepared — and the college search is changing so much right now.  However, even though you can’t visit some colleges this minute and must wear a mask everywhere you go, there are…

When students originally start building a college list, the options can rightfully seem endless. Between the majors offered, tuition prices, and types of schools available, it's hard to know what items should be the backbone of a solid college list…

Searching for scholarships isn't only a game for seniors anymore. Did you know there are external scholarships available as early as kindergarten and as late as graduate school? External, or outside scholarships, can be used at any college, making them…

Following our webinar focused on helping students start their hunt finding scholarships, we know how important it is to diversify your areas of search when it comes to building your scholarship list. Our advice? Start local, branch out to local…

Once the excitement of getting accepted into your dream school settles, reality starts to hit you - how will you pay for your tuition? If the financial offer you received is too low and makes it impossible for you to…

The CSS Profile is much more extensive than the FAFSA and digs deeper into the family finances. Below are the main differences. Parents: ? Both parents must fill it out. Custodial & Non-custodial. FAFSA is only custodial parents. The custodial…

Moon Prep’s founder recently contributed her expert advice to an article by Miranda Marquit. “13 Strategies to Help You Pay for College” was published on StudentLoanHero.com, a valuable resource for current and former loan borrowers, with information on how to…